Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Bright (-er, -est)
bright (-er, -est), adj. [OE beorht, shine.] (webplay: charms, fair, glance, glorious, mind, science, success, sun, truth).
- Dulcet; lyrical; mellifluous; harmonious; ringing; sweet in sound; [fig.] pleasant; happy; delightful; joyful.
- Colorful; vivid; brilliant; full of various hues.
- Vital; lively; active; [fig.] enduring; still believing; not fading.
- Lit; shining; luminous (see Luke 11:36).
- Burning; blazing; glowing; emitting warmth and light (see Ezekiel 1:13).
- Yellow; golden; shiny; sharp; metallic.
- Sunny; fair; good-weathered.
- Resplendent; splendid; beautiful; [fig.] sublime; divine; heavenly (see Revelation 22:16).
- Good; positive.
- Evident; manifest; patent; obvious; apparent; visible; clear-cut.
- Radiant; refulgent; illuminating.
- Living; alive; existing; [fig.] sentient; intelligent.
- Clear; clean; pure; sparkling; transparent; [fig.] quick; swift; rapid.
- Glad; hopeful; cheerful; comforting; encouraging.
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